Pursuant to the Stafford Act 406; FEMA funding may be available to a state or local government for the repair; restoration; and replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities under a major disaster.In addition; 44 C.F.R. 206.226 states that “work to restore eligible facilities on the basis of the design of such facilities as they existed immediately prior to the disaster” may be eligible for assistance. If equipment and furnishings are damaged beyond repair; comparable items are eligible as replacement items.In the second appeal; the Applicant provided the number of water heaters replaced; the total cost for their replacement; and additional documentation to substantiate its claim.Replacement of the water heaters is eligible for PA funding.

HeadnotesPursuant to the Stafford Act § 406; FEMA funding may be available to a state or local government for the repair; restoration; and replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities under a major disaster.In addition; 44 C.F.R. § 206.226 states that “work to restore eligible facilities on the basis of the design of such facilities as they existed immediately prior to the disaster” may be eligible for assistance. If equipment and furnishings are damaged beyond repair; comparable items are eligible as replacement items.In the second appeal; the Applicant provided the number of water heaters replaced; the total cost for their replacement; and additional documentation to substantiate its claim.Replacement of the water heaters is eligible for PA funding.